There’s nothing quite like replacing your bar tape to make your bike feel like new. Upgrading it is a small change that can make a significant difference to the way your bike feels in terms of comfort and control. The best bar tapes are comfortable, hard-wearing and grippy, and it doesn’t hurt if it looks … Read more
E-bikes and e-scooters, as well as pedal cycles being ridden recklessly, could be banned under a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on the Thames Path in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham – with the council saying that riders could face a fine of £100 if the legislation is implemented, and that it … Read more
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced funding of £32.9 million to help councils across England build a network of active travel experts to help the government realise its ambition of getting more journeys made by cycling or walking, and has pledged to give local communities more of a say in shaping schemes aimed at … Read more
The Universal Colours Chroma Insulated Unisex Gilet combines easily with other layers to make any ride in cooler weather more comfortable, and what it slightly lacks in wind protection it makes up for in well-considered features for winter riding, good breathability and quick-drying insulation.Add to that its environmental credentials, build quality and refined aesthetic, and … Read more
Vasili Design is a studio based in Sydney, Australia founded in 2020 by Vasil Zygouris. The brand is no strangers to creating concept bikes, but Cobrarace 111 is its first limited edition, handmade racing bike with top-of-the-range parts and “aggressive yet elegant lines”… oh, and 24k gold leaf details. 2022 Cobrarace 111 Vasili Design front end (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Zygouris has expertise in research, aesthetics, … Read more
Anyone who has ever raced as a junior, especially against older opposition, will know the feeling of helplessness as the group drifts away on a long, fast section while you fruitlessly spin that 52×14 into oblivion. But from today, teenage racers across Britain can breathe a sigh of relief – or at least close that … Read more
2023 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start for Tom Pidcock. The world cyclocross champion, who has been in impressive form throughout the sport’s busy festive period, looked on course for a comfortable win at the GP Sven Nys this afternoon – until the final lap, however, when a lapse in judgement on the … Read more
A cyclist who was chased and racially abused by an enraged driver in a terrifying road rage attack through a suburban neighbourhood has explained the reasons behind his “extraordinary” decision to forgive the motorist.Earlier this month, cyclist Abdirashid Abdi, from Brisbane, Australia, urged judge Peter Callaghan to show leniency towards Shelley Anne Alabaster as she … Read more
Strava’s end-of-year stats always manage to fire up a bit of competition in the road.cc office… but is it as simple as the more you ride, the quicker you are on a bike? Jamie, Dave and Ed compare stats and discuss how to move up the race ranks.Here at road.cc we often get asked questions pretty much along … Read more
The Altura Grid Women’s Half Zip Softshell Hoodie very swiftly became the outer layer I found myself reaching for time and time again. Soft and cosy, casual and low key but remarkably protective, it’s the softshell I never knew I needed but now can’t do without. It’s not cheap but it is good value and well … Read more
